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Persistant cough
Son aged 8 years, has slight cold with blocked nose for nearly 8 days. Have been giving him relent syrup 6 ml twice a day.
The blocked nose hasn't cleared.
From yesterday he has persistent cough.
Gave him chericof , but no releif.
Cough looks like dry cough but feels a pressure at chest while coughing.
Kindly suggest medicines.
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You just need to clear the nasal congestion with some nasal drops, steam. A cough suppressant and anti allergic medicine with help too
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Its better to consult pediatrician in person.
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Give steam inhalation twice a day...
Do gargles with lukewarm water..
Give tab. L dio1 M daily for 7 days...
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more detailed history requires as dry cough is since 1 week....
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consult online if needed
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Hi
For blocked nose use otrivin p 3 times for 3 days
Relent syrup 5 ml Twice a day
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Consult near by pediatrician
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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
Pediatrician
28 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Thank you for your question, is there any family history of allergy? Any contact with COVID + ve case?, you can start steam inhalation, betadine gurgling and fix an online appointment so that I can assess him at least on video
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Online consultation
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Betadine gurgling
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
Stop chericof syp &give anti cold along with bronchodilater cough syp &also add a antibiotic. For details consultation call online on app practo
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